Revspace Chemical Extravaganza

Event PeterC's Chemical Extravaganza
Name	PeterC's Chemical Extravaganza
Contact	PeterC
Duration	2016-07-02?? - 2016-07-02??
Information	A Chemical Extravaganza * Location: RevSpace Sparkshack or kantine (TBD) * Open from: We're open from 2016-07-02?? * Ticket price: Recommended donation of 6 euro (chemicals are expensive) * Sign-up page: On the wiki

What is this?

PeterC's Chemical Extravaganza is a great way to learn about chemistry, safety, and have fun doing it.

Why should I come

• Take part in fun experiments
• See what NOT to do
• Learn something
• See how to safely use chemicals at the space

The Plan

• Introduction lecture

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• Safety talk
• Your eyes (egg), your eyes on acid (HCl)
• Your body (assorted meat products), your body on chemicals (acids and NaOH)

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• Oxidation of glycerine by KMnO4 (with explanation)
• Esterification of methanol and salicylic acid (with explanation)
• Flame tests and assorted coloured flames
• Chlorate gummy bears
• Making Rayon :)

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• The mandatory smoke and bangs

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• Discussion about chemical procurement for projects
• Q&A

-Ideas-

• Chlorines oxidizing properties (displacing lower halogens from solutions)

Equipment

• Projector (Can we put it in the sparkshack)

Chemicals

• PeterC will be in charge of procurement

Costs

There is a current recommended donation of 6 euro (yes, chemicals are expensive)

Sign-Up

Max 10 People [Please put your username in the appropriate category(appropriate for all levels)]

[Proficient Chemist]

[I know what chemistry is]

[What's chemistry?]